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Friday, November 25, 2016
NOVEMBER 25 TO DECEMBER 1 (ETC.), 2016 IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!!
HAPPY NOV.25 BIRTHDAY TO…CHRISTOPHER ELWELL…AMBER McDONALD-GOOD … DAN DIFILIPPO …JIM SHEPHERD…DANIEL GARCIA…… HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….JOANNE & KEN LASKY!!
THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE WANTS “YOU” TO BECOME A MEMBER!!!….NOW is the time to go online to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org, to renew your membership and get your season tickets! Being a Member has many privileges, including, at the lowest level, $100, a marvelous Dining Card which gives you a 20% discount at the following restaurants….915…Bagatelle…Rooftop Café… Waterfront Brewery …Bistro 245…Café Sole … Sun Sun at the Casa… Caroline’s… El Meson de Pepe … Firefly …Conch Republic Seafood Co…Fogarty’s…Grand Café…Hot Tin Roof …Jack Flats …Spencer’s at the Reach… Ocean Grill (formerly Square One)… Southernmost Beach Café… Shor American Grill … Red Fish Blue Fish!!!!! This is a GREAT deal, and you can use this card anytime from NOW until Sept.30, 2017. Some restaurants give the discount on food only and some on the complete tab. Also includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at most restaurants.
OPENING NIGHT AT THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE….The kickoff of the season was. WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW, a musical Tribute to Burt Bacharach…and folks, it was fabulous!!!!! Every single vocalist was amazing and it was a night to remember and savor! Congratulations to artistic director, DANNY WEATHERS for putting this sensationally entertaining evening together. It was one of those special evenings you never wanted to come to an end! Thanks to the Elwell Family for the great after party on Nov. 18. The first play this season is… ‘IT’S ONLY A PLAY’ and opens in preview on Dec.13&14…and officially on Dec. 15 and runs through Jan.7….Go to the website at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org for tickets. You can also get tix at 305-294-5015.
SCROLL DOWN TO READ ABOUT WORLD AIDS DAY & TREE OF LIFE TOO .. DEC.1
KEY WEST DANCE COLLECTIVE…We attended this show on Nov. 20 and were literally blown away with the caliber of dance we witnessed! It was a brilliant program and we were mesmerized by what we were gifted with. Dance is alive and well in Key West thanks to this magical group of dedicated dancers….I congratulate Penny Leto who heads the CoffeeMill…and all her superb choreographers, Mary Kay Cottrill, Joseph Goodman, Carolyn Cooper, Kim Bergman, Leigh Pujado, etc….The dancing was exquisite…and what really was amazing came out of the young dance collective, who were stunning….not to mention the smallest star of all, the very talented Daniella Boroso!!!! We were also treated to the music of Martina Bevis….the aerial talents of Mara Neimanis, and former Martha Graham dancer, Maurizio Nardi, who was a Wow!!!!! The company keeps getting better and better. Congratulations to all dancers, choreographers, and all responsible for this lovely presentation!!!!
TERRI WHITE NEEDS YOUR HELP NOW!!!!… Dear Readers….Our dear friend, Terri White has suffered one setback after another. Soon after moving back to Key West in June, she suffered a serious heart attack and was airlifted to Miami. Then, very recently, she ended up in the ER with dehydration, anemia and renal failure. She was given several blood transfusions and during her ten day stay at the hospital, had countless tests. The results were not good. She has a rare blood disease called Little Chain Deposition Disease and Multiple Myeloma. The treatment of this very serious malady is chemotherapy and it is very costly. Terri does NOT have insurance. Treatments are $1,500 a week plus $1,000 for prescriptions. She and partner, Donna Barnett, are doing everything possible to acquire financial aid, but to no avail. TERRI IS IN DIRE NEED OF YOUR HELP AT THIS CHALLENGING TIME. Future benefits to raise money are being planned, but until this happens, a GO FUND ME Account has been established to help her. Terri has done much volunteering for others in the community, and now she needs YOUR help. Please go to the Go Fund Me Site to contribute whatever you are able to contribute. Go to https://www.gofundme.com/terri-white-medical-fund?ssid=805222351&pos=1.
We love Terri and her great singing voice and we are very saddened for what she is going through during this Thanksgiving Season. I hope and pray that you will find it in your heart to be kind and generous. If you have any thoughts or suggestions, I ask that you please contact Donna Barnett at donnab410@aol.com. Thank you.
BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY LISTS….If you would like to be included in the Birthday and Anniversary Lists that I send out every month, please let me know your month and day by sending that info to me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net. There are special perks to being on the lists!!!! One of the perks is having your name in KONK Life on the day of your Birthday!
PRAYER CHAIN…..Please continue to remember the following in your thoughts and prayers…the family & friends of Manny Madruga…Bruce Moore….Sherrey Welch …Marta White….Walter Lepperd……Howard & Inez Casey…Wally Stevens …..Mary Lou Hoover…Bill Lodermeir…Lenny Stevens …Melissa Lang …Robin Deck …George Kling …Eric Weinberger … Rennetta Stevens….Richard and Betty Carraway …David Herndon …Lottie Domski …Frank Everhart …Anne McKee … Ron Burns …..Teresa Lawson … Zita DuPel ….Mike M…..Joy …. Tony Martinez …Chris Warner .…Brian Martinez and family …. Star Husky…. Jennifer Badry….. Ron Maranian …Marec Yooree …Virgil and Nancy Williams . … Pamella C. Bocdow. …Dee Dee Duecker … Karla Muir … Vincent Gregory …Tony Freese… Alan Ferguson … Jennifer O’Lear …Margaret Taylor … Roland Ryper …Patrick Richards. Remember, there are many reasons that we pray…not just because people are ill…. I do believe that when we all send prayers and good vibes to those in need, those prayers mystically meet and surround those being prayed for. Sometimes we pray for miracles and the impossible….sometimes we pray to just cope with the results of what happens to those we are praying for. Sometimes we pray for strength to go on and to accept…sometimes we pray for thanksgiving. We are in this thing called ‘Life’ together….and we all have power within us to help our fellow man. Bless you for remembering our loved ones….Prayer changes things! Let me know if you know of anyone who should be added to this list.
MANNY MADRUGA….I want to make a mention of this special and gifted man who touched so many lives. We are all left with such a void…wondering what could have been done or said to have helped prevent this tragic death. Our hearts ache for his daughter Natalie….may Manny’s memory linger always with us. He will be missed.
MARC HOUSE CHRISTMAS TREE SALE BEGINS, NOV.25…..Daily starting at 9 am and continues every day till all the trees are sold…..Support the MARC House….1401 Seminary St.
VIRGILIO’S ON NOV.25&26….10 pm, it’s the LOPEZ FAMILY MOTOWN SOUL REVUE!!! This place will rock with Clayton Lopez, Calvin and Mina Lopez plus….Larry Smith, Skipper Kripitz…and a guest horn section….These will be two joyful nights of dancing, romancing, song and entertainment…524 Duval St.
PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR, NOV.25…..Alphonse Subarsky , noon to 3 pm… …Joel Nelson, 4 to 7pm.
BRIA ANSARA AT A&B LOBSTER, NOV. 25&26….This marvelous chanteuse sings her heart out in the Lounge at the A&B Lobster House every Friday and Saturday eve from 7 to 10 pm!!!! Wonderful voice….and very classy lady!!!!
SIP & SHOP WITH ZEN BY KAREN MOORE JEWELRY, NOV. 25…At the UVA Wine Bar, 519 Fleming St.
PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA & DRAG QUEENS AT BOTTLECAP ON NOV.25….5 to 8 pm…All proceeds benefit the Xena Fund…..Local hunk, photographer, Larry Blackburn, will take photos for a $20 donation (great to include in Xmas cards!)….all tips also go to Xena Fund. All contributions are tax deductible……. 1128 Simonton St. Note you can also make checks payable to Xena Fun and mail to 1623 Laird St., KW, 33040.
TAVERN N TOWN NOV.25,DEC.2,9…. Mike Emerson entertains from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge at Beachside Marriott!!!
CONCH CONCERT-GIVING THANKS, NOV.25…At the Studios, 8 pm…with Bill Blue, Mike Kilgos, Bob Boyd, Larry Baeder & Francois Gehin….533 Eaton St.
THE GARDENS HOTEL, NOV.25,….It’s Michael Robinson with Eric Haley entertaining from 5 top 7 pm.
ROCK SOLOMON AT SILVER PALMS HOTEL, NOV.25…..Rock performs from 3 to 6 pm at the Hotel Pool area…..
LATEDA….NOV.25….3 SUM at 8:30 pm…..Randy Roberts Live at 9 pm in the Crystal Room….
SCHOONER WHARF, NOV.25&26….noon to 5, Michael McCloud… 7 to 11:30 pm The Doerfels Band.
SAND SCULPTURE AT CASA MARINA…NOV.25,26,27…..See these incredible works of art by sculptures from all over the world….Judging is Nov. 26…1-4 pm…Aspiring amateur sculptures can test their skills on Sun., Nov.27.
TROPIC CINEMA, NOV.25-DEC.1…..MOONLIGHT…..LOVING….THE ACCOUNTANT…. RULES DON’T APPLY…ARRIVAL …
SUNSET TIKI BAR AT THE GALLEON, NOV.25,27,30….Clint Bullard performs from 6 to 9 pm.
GREEN PARROT, NOV.25&26…Experimento at 5:30 and 10 pm…..
SMOKIN TUNA, NOV. 25…5pm, Nick Norman…9pm, Caffeine Carl & Friends . …
HOG’S BREATH ON NOV.25&26… Fradley & Cuda at 1…..Reggie Sullivan at 5 pm….
GRUNTS, NOV.25…The Bubba System performs from 8-11 pm.
GRAND VIN WINE TASTE, NOV. 25…..6 to 8 pm with Jacki Gwidt….1107 Duval St…..
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., NOV.25…Joal Rush performs 1-5pm….Chad Burtch performs from 6 to 10 pm.
I LOVE STOCK ISLAND FEST NOV. 25-27….Go to http://www.ilovestockisland.org for complete schedule. This Fest celebrates the heritage & history of Stock Island… 3 days of Free events showcasing the uniqueness of this KW neighboring Island.
CONGRATS TO THE KW THEATER AND THEIR NEW SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS…Offering classes & workshops for children in all aspects of theater taught by artists now working in KW, on Broadway and beyond. There will be classes in acting, singing and dance as well as fields including auditioning, directing, choreography, stage management, songwriting, writing and so on. The mission is to prepare the next generation of KW performers for a lifetime in the Arts. LOVE IT!!!! We commend Juliet Gray on this wonderful endeavor at the KW Theater!!!! Scroll down to Nov. 21 to see info on the first Theater Workshop for teens, 14 to 18 years old.
*THE STORY GOES ON….DEC. 2…..One night ONLY at The Key West Theater at 312 Eaton St….Come and see this intimate and lovely show with Camille Toler and her daughter, Erika Monet Butters…..A great way to move into the Christmas season. Go to the KW Theater website for tix.
*12 DAYS OF STRIP-MAS…DEC.2 & 3…..Tix are now on sale for the KW Burlesque 9th Annual Holiday Show Spectaclar at The STUDIOS on Eaton St. 8 pm showtime…. This will be a circus style extravaganza that will bring that classic song “12 Days of Christmas” to life…Created by TaTah DuJour….all your fave performers and more to delight and fill your holidays with JOY!!!!! Get tix at www.keystix.com. For more info go towww.keywestburlesque.com. Come celebrate 10 years of Strip Tease in KW!
FREE KEYS CHORALE HOLIDAY CONCERT, DEC.2….Ring in the holiday with an outdoor concert at 7 pm at the KW Campus grounds….FREE…but contributions to support the Chorale are appreciated. Bring lawn chairs and blankets and snacks too.
17TH ANNUAL UNSUNG HEROES NEEDS NOMINATIONS…..All orgs out there are asked to send in the name of your nomination for Unsung Hero…to be honored at the Luncheon to be held on Jan. 27. Nominations are due by Dec. 16. Apply online at 2017Unsung Heroes Nomination Form or fax form to 305-292-1598.
NEED A FABULOUS REALTOR IN TOWN????…..Need a realtor in town? My husband BOB FRECHETTE has been with the marvelous Compass Realty for 18 years…..Give him a call at 305-294-0584! He is the best! I promise!!!!
PUN FOR YOU….I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. I just can’t put it down!
CONGRATS TO THE KW FILM FESTIVAL….. This event breezed into town with some marvelous movies and great events….entertainers, awards, fabulous guests like Burt Reynolds….It was the BEST Fest yet, and much of it is thanks to Quincy Perkins, who is the KW link. We saw some amazing films and one that was especially heart- warming was LAMB…..It was written, directed and filmed by Yared Zeleke, adopted son of Jimmy Olson and Keith Dempster….What a gem it was….and we are all elated that we were on hand at the Awards Ceremony at the Casa to see Yared given award for the Best Foreign Movie. Congrats to Yared on this well-deserved recognition!
POOL COTTAGE FOR RENT….Friends will have a Pool Cottage on Eanes Ln. available to rent from Jan. 14-24. If this interests you, please contact Joe Dooley at joeedooley@yahoo.com for more information and details.
HAPPY NOV.26 BIRTHDAY TO….HARVEY SERVER ….JON ALLEN (We sure miss him around Key West!)
GARDENS HOTEL, NOV.26….JAMES KING III is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm.
CLOSING RECEPTION ON NOV. 26….You are invited to The Key West Contemporary Art Gallery at 516 White St. (enter on Curry Ln.) for the closing night reception for the Kerry Martin exhibit, “Lost & Beloved KW Structures”…1 to 2:30 pm…. Martin will talk about his exhaustive research and process of reconstruction…. Refreshments will be served….including an old family Mimosa recipe. ALL invited to attend.
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., NOV.26…Joal Rush entertains 1-5…. Tony Baltimore performs from 6-10 pm.
SUNSET TIKI BAR, ON NOV.26…Chris Thomas entertains at @:30 pm.
LATEDA ON NOV.26….Christopher Peterson’s Eyecons Show At 9 pm….3 SUM at 8:30 pm in the lounge.
TAVERN N TOWN, NOV.26,DEC.3,10,17….BOBBY NESBITT is ba-ack…He entertains from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge!
A&B LOBSTER HOUSE LOUNGE, NOV. 26….The superb and sultry Bria Ansera sings every Friday and Saturday eve from 7 to 10 pm at the A&B!
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, NOV.26…..The Denis Hyland Quartet entertains tonight at 9 pm till midnight. Always happenin when Denis performs! 821 Duval St.
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, NOV. 26…9 pm, Caffeine Carl & Friends.
PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR…NOV.26…..Alphonse performs from noon to 3 pm.
GRUNTS ON NOV. 26….The Bubba System Band, 7:30-11:30pm.
ANONYMOUS ANGELS SILENT AUCTION, NOV. 26…..2 to 6 pm…at St. Paul’s Parish House….Accepting donations for the silent auction….call 508-428-3011 to donate… comp appetizers….entertainment….This event will support the Anchors Aweigh Club, a recovery house……lots of activities for your enjoyment.
DISCOVER STOCK ISLAND, NOV. 26…..9 am to 5 pm…..Free to participate…. Businesses, restaurants, galleries and attractions will host open houses with specials. Pick up a Pirate Map of Stock Island with the participating locations marked…tour at your leisure or via trolleys and bike rentals. You can choose a track for art lovers, history buffs, families, or foodies, etc. Guests will find treasure along the way for a chance to win prizes.
TASTE OF STOCK ISLAND, NOV. 26…..5:30-7:30 pm…..$75 per person…..Meet for a short trolley ride to Stock Island…stop at 6 spots offering special small plates and drink pairings and meet local chefs, owners, artists, musicians and other colorful characters…. Limited to 35 per trolley. For info go to www.ilovestockisland.org.
KW LIBRARY BOOK SALE, DEC. 3….At 700 Fleming St. in the Palm Garden….9:30 am to 1:30 pm…First sale of the season!!! GOBS of books, CD’s, Videos, DVD’s, baked goods, books of all kinds for all interests….FREE to attend.
DEBRA & PATRICK AT LITTLE ROOM, DEC.3…..This dynamic duo will be performing at 821 Duval St. at 9 pm…..
KEY WEST HOLIDAY PARADE ON DEC. 3….This usually starts around 7 pm…..starts at Bayview Park and then to Truman and finally Duval to Eaton St.
LIGHTED BOAT PARADE, DEC.10…..At the Schooner Wharf, 8 pm…. A KW tradition! Captains meeting on Dec. 9 at the Schooner….For info call 305-292-3302.
PARADE OF PAWS ON DEC. 10….3rd annual Parade & Bazaar….10 am to 2 pm …Located at Higgs Dog Park…benefits the FKSPCA To find out what to do and how to do it…. go to http://fkspcadonorpages.com/paradeofpaws2016. Or go to www.fkspca.org.
MARSHALL TUCKER BAND ON DEC.3… AT the KW Theater, 512 Eaton….
JUST SAYING……Friends are kisses blown to us by angels!
NEED A DJ? …..Call Jimmy Jamz Productions at 305-923-7401. The Waterfront Playhouse had him at one of their parties this year and he was FABULOUS!!!!
HAPPY NOV.27 BIRTHDAY TO…KEVIN GALLAGHER …CAROLYN COOPER …ALAN BOBIN … HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO….JOAN O’DOWD & JOHN WIST….RITA & JACK EATON ….BILLY CARLEDGE & JIM HALL!!!
DEBRA & PATRICK AT THE GARDENS, NOV.27….This fabulous duo is back in Key West and will perform from 5 to 7:30 pm at JAZZ in the Gardens at 526 Duval St…. with Deb & Pat are Skippo and Tim McAlpine!!!
ANIMAL FARM OPEN ON NOV. 27….This great spot is open from 1 to 3 pm…. If you have never gone, do yourself a favor and go sometime….it is a very special jewel in our town. And mark your calendars for the annual Christmas on the Farm event on Dec. 11 from 1 to 3 pm….Bring the kids…visit with Santa, enjoy live music, do crafts and visit the animals!!! Located at 5501 College Rd on Stock Island…underneath the Monroe County Detention Center.
HANDEL’S MESSIAH, NOV.27….Annual performance at KW United Methodist Church at 600 Eaton St…7”00 PM…..A true start of the Christmas season in Key West! Free to attend. Call Dean Walters at 305-849-1474 for info or to participate. Soloists include, Trey Forsyth, Heather Carruthers, Libby Curtis, Sandy Walters, and more…. Those who wish to participate, arrive early by 1:45 pm on Sun. for rehearsal from 2-5 pm….Doors open at 6:30 pm.
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., NOV.27…6-10 pm, Chad Burtch performs.
PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR, NOV.27…..Mike Bailey from noon to 3 pm.
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, NOV.27….Adrienne Z & Rick Fusco at 8 pm.
SUNDAY RAMBLE ON NOV.27….At the KW Theater on Eaton St… 8pm…Jeff Clark, Ben Solove, Rolando Rojas, Raven Cooper, Miguel Perez, Claire Finley & the Ramble Band, with Toko Irie and Yvan Agbo….tix at 305-985-0433.
SCHOONER WHARF, NOV.27….noon to 5, Michael McCloud…..7 to 11 pm, Black & Skabuddah!
LAGERHEADS, NOV. 27…Chris Thomas performs at 1 pm.
ISLE COOK KW, NOV.27…..located at 218 Whitehead St….Unit 6….hosts a weekly regional wine and food event each Sat. from 2-3:30 pm…Each event features paired wines and small bites from different regions of the world. For details go to www.islecookkeywest.com.
LATEDA, NOV.27……Tea Dance at 4 pm….Rude Girl is the DJ….8:30 pm, 3 SUM!!!!! In the lounge….
HOG’S BREATH, NOV.17…NFL on TV….5 pm, Reggie Sullivan
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, NOV.27….Barry Cuda, Kenny Fradley & Mike Kilgos perform at 8:30 pm.
TAVERN N TOWN,NOV.27,DEC.4,11….Rob DiStasi performs from 5 to 9 pm!
GREEN PARROT, NOV.27….Debra & Patrick will be performing from 1 to 4:30 pm….Sunday Jazz!!! Also, they will be performing at Jazz on Dec. 4 and Dec.11!!!
OPEN HOUSE AT WOMEN’S CLUB, DEC.4…..This is open to all in town….6 to 8 pm at 319 Duval St…..Bring an article of new children’s clothing for admission.
WILDLIFE CENTER FUNDRAISER, DEC.4….HE Travel will host the Gay Key West House Party from 6-9 pm…at Blue Macaw at 400 Petronia St…Silent auction…tix at the door or email at info@hetravel.com.
HAPPY NOV.28 BIRTHDAY TO……CHRISTINE CORDONE….BERNIE SLEDZ… JANE DAY STUART…
DUELING BARTENDERS , NOV.28…..It’s Mark Watson and Tom Luna, Dominic Pavlicek, Traci Reynolds… or Rick Dery entertaining from 5:30-8:30 pm at Aqua Nightclub…711 Duval St.
BERT BENDER LECTURE ON NOV. 28….Famed Key West architect, Bert Bender will discuss the Custom House Restoration from 6 to 7 pm at 281 Front St….Tix are $12,,,,$8 for members … get tix at http://www.kwahs.org or call 305-295-6616, ex. 115.
LATEDA ON NOV.28…. .Dave Bootle performs in the Lounge at 8:30 pm.
PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR, NOV.28… Rob DiStasi noon to 3 pm.
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., NOV.28…6-10 pm, The Bahama Boys…
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, NOV.28…Hal Howland Trio at 8:30 pm.
KEY WEST TO CUBA PLAY EXCHANGE..NOV.28….Join actors, Brandon Beach, Annie Miners, Bob Bowersox, Nicole Nurenberg, and Christina Cannell who will perform a first reading of Cuban playwright, Jazz Vila’s play, “Eclipse” in English. Go to www.thekeywesttheater.com for tix.
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, NOV.28…5 pm, Dustin Brown…9 pm, Caffeine Carl & Buzz.
SCHOONER WHARF, NOV.28….noon to 5, Raven Cooper…7 –midnight, Island Time Band with Dave Herzog and Chuck Fox.
HOG’S BREATH , NOV.28….noon, Zack Seemiller….5 pm, Erica sunshine Lee…9 pm, Mike Veal Band…
TAVERN N TOWN, NOV.28.DEC.5,12,19…..Michael Thomas entertains from 5 to 9 pm.
KEY WEST THEATER, DEC.5….Howard Jones performs at 8 pm….
HAPPY NOV.29 BIRTHDAY TO…AUDREY ‘SUPER GIRL’ SAMZ….MARY SPEAR …. QUEEN KATHLEEN GREER …… HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO… GEORGE TILLMAN & LLOYD BRYANT…
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, NOV.29….Ericson Holt & Mark Kilgos at 8:30 pm….6 for tix.
ReMARCable TREE TOP AUCTION, NOV.29….At the MARC House….auction of 20 beautifully decorated trees and 5 wreaths go to the highest bidders. 1401 Seminary St. 7:00 PM.
PIER HOUSE, NOV.29…Rusty Lemon from noon to 3 pm….Rob DiStasi, 4 to 7 pm.
VIRGILIO’S ON NOV. 29& DEC. 5….The PAT & DEB QUARTET will perform…. Debra Dean, Patrick Lawler along with Skipper Kripitz, and Bubba Lownotes 9:30 pm 524 Duval (enter thru Applerouth Ln.) We LOVE when Deb & Pat are back in Key West!!!
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON, NOV.29….Dustin Brown 5pm…Jeff Clark & Guests at 9pm.
HOG’S BREATH, NOV.29&30…noon, Joel Nelson…5 pm, Erica sunshine Lee…9 pm, Mike Veal Band.
GRUNTS ON NOV.29….Keith Franx performs from 8 to 11 pm.
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., NOV.29…Black & Skabuddah perform 6-10 pm
LATEDA, NOV.29….. Christopher Peterson’s Eyecons Show at 9 pm in Crystal Room….. Dave Bootle performs in the Lounge at 8:30 pm.
TAVERN N TOWN, NOV.29,DEC.6,13,20…Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas perform from 5 to 9 pm.
SCHOONER WHARF,NOV.29…noon to 5, Gary Hempsey….
BENEFIT CONCERT FOR FRANK EVERHART, NOV. 29 AT SCHOONER WHARF….We support our own….Magician, Frank Everhart was badly burned in a freak accident and his corneas have been burned away…..he faces surgery and a long rehab. Performing for this benefit are POCO’s. Paul Cotton…. Chris Thomas (3pm)…Howard Livingston at 4 pm…Larry Baeder & Dora Gholson, Pete & Wayne, David Goodman, Robin Henry, Raven Cooper, Marty Stonely, Gary Hempsey, Terry Cassidy, etc. will also perform.
HAPPY NOV.30 BIRTHDAY TO…HELEN WALKER …. JEAN DOSTAL…. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…KAREN & BILL RYAN!!!
125th ANNIVERSARY OF CUSTOM HOUSE, NOV.30…..You are invited to this gala event, from 5 to 10 pm ….The eve begins with cocktails at the Custom House at 5… followed by dinner, music & dancing at the Westin Resort…. Celebrate The Crown Jewel of KW with the Art & Historical Society…. Philanthropist, Scotti Merrill will be honored for her great efforts in preserving the Custom House. Tix are $125 each… You are encouraged to wear attire representing a certain era….such as Roaring 20’s, the 50’s, 60’s, pioneers days, etc….or just come clothed in the era of today! It promises to be a wonderful evening so go online for tix at www.kwahs.org, hit events and follow through….very simple… or call 305-295-6616, ext. 111.
GROUNDBREAKING FOR NEW ANIMAL SHELTER, NOV.30…..The FLA Keys SPCA invites you this ceremony at 11 am at the site at 5711 College Rd. The construction is expected to take 13 months. Jeff Johnson’s leadership in this project is to be commended. All construction costs are fully paid. Now funds will be made to furnish and equip the facility.
GRUNTS ON NOV.30….8 to 11 pm, Eric Paul Levy performs.
SMOKIN TUNA, NOV.30………5 pm, Dustin Brown…..9 pm, Chris Thomas & Joal Rush…
KEY WEST THEATER OPEN HOUSE, NOV.30….512 Eaton St…..Come see the newly renovated theater….Learn about The School of Performing Arts, the Chalkboard Theater, the Back Room Music Studio, the KW Main Stage, Shuggie’s Balcony Bar….$20 for the grand tour!!! ½ price memberships…complimentary cocktails and appetizers. Join by going to www.keywesttheater.com or call 305-895-0433.
LATEDA, NOV.30….The adorably talented Dave Bootle performs at 8:30 pm.
THE GARDENS HOTEL, NOV.30….Dom Carelli at the piano from 5 to 7 pm.
*WINO WEDNESDAY AT LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, NOV.30…. Locals appreciation…Little Room offers ½ off on all bottles of wine to anyone with a local ID … 2 for 1 glasses of wine every day from 3 pm to 8 pm!!!!
SCHOONER WHARF, NOV.30…7 to 11 pm, Raven Cooper.
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO., NOV.230….Din Allen performs 6-10pm.
PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR…NOV.30…4 to 7 pm, Michael Naughton performs.
TAVERN N TOWN, NOV.30…Mike Emerson performs from 5 to 9 pm at the Marriott!
SOUTHERNMOST COCONUT CASTAWAYS, NOV. 30….From 6 to 10 pm, you are invited to enjoy some of the best Trop Rock performs from the country…..at this event called ‘KW Time Songwriters & Storytellers.’ Guest performers will be Roger Jokela, John Friday, and Joel Thomas….FREE EVENT…..held at Boondocks Grille at MM271/2 in Ramrod Key. No cover…free parking grand Tiki Bar…Food and bar menu for purchase….
WINE BINGO BENEFIT FOR KW BOTANIC GARDENS, DEC.7….This event is at Vino’s Wine Bar & Shop at 7 pm….810 Duval St….$1.00 per card…. Come & Help raise money for the KW Botanic Garden Playground…. Prizes and Drink specials all eve.
LIGHTED BIKE PARADE, DEC.7….register at 5:30pm at Bayview Park…ride starts at 7. To register, bring 1 unwrapped toy. Call Claire at 305-809-5000 for more info.
HAPPY DEC. 1 BIRTHDAY TO…DONAVAN PAVLICEK….Please remember our dear friend, RICHARD STEPHENS!!!
THANKFUL ON THURSDAY!!!! I am grateful to have celebrated a bountiful and blessed Thanksgiving with many very special Key West friends who are part of my KW Family…especially hosts, Mary Ellen & Clayton Beattie…. I also want to give thanks for those who have gone over and above the call of duty to make our life extra magical….so thanks to Paul & Pam Vereb, Bruce Moore, Bobby Nesbitt, Mary Lynne Price…. To Judy Davis, Sally Stevens, and Pat Smith who never forget us on any occasion. I also send a big thanks to Quincy Perkins, TaTah DuJour, and Danny Weathers for kind things done and said.
WORLD AIDS DAY, DEC. 1…..The Candlelight March starts at 5 pm…at Glenn Archer School on White St…. proceeds to AIDS memorial at Ed Knight Pier….Reading of the Names… ALL invited to participate…always special and moving…. Read more next…
‘TREE OF HOPE’ after MARCH ON DEC. 1….After the procession, you are asked to attend the Tree of Hope ceremony and lighting of the tree (formerly held at Lateda) … at Kelly’s Caribbean Bar at 301 Whitehead St…. Admission is $20 and includes a holiday rum punch, free food, and entertainment by the fab 3 SUM….You will be able to write notes to your loved ones to hang on the tree along with buying winged bears for the tree for those you want to remember. ALL proceeds from the eve will benefit the KW AIDS Memorial!!!! (I am sure Mark Barack is smiling knowing that this tradition, that he loved so much, is continuing!!!)
SWEATSHIRT BENEFIT ON DEC.1….Kids Come First will hold a benefit to collect sweatshirts for kids and teens from 5 to 7 pm at Blue Macaw. Attendees are asked to bring a sweatshirt and to wear an ugly holiday shirt or top. 804 Whitehead St.
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB, DEC.1….Larry Baeder & Bill Blue perform at 8:30 pm ……..821 Duval St.
KWAHS DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES, DEC.1….Guest is Will Benson, contributing writer to many fishing magazines and online publications….founder of World Angling….He will show ’90 MILES’ a 15 minute film he produced and filmed that explores the fishing connection between the FLA Keys and Cuba….following will be a Q &A and discussion. Get tix at www.kwahs.org/learn ….$8 for members and $15 for non.
SCHOONER WHARF, DEC.1….7 to 11 pm, Cool duo…..
RUM ROW @ GATES HOTEL..DEC.1…Chris Thomas performs at 4 pm.
COMEDY THURSDAYS AT THE BOTTLECAP….DEC.1,8,15,22,29…..Every Thurs. at 7:30 pm ….$10 & $15 at the door…..1128 Simonton St.
LATEDA, DEC.1,… 3 Sum is in the Lounge at 8:30 pm.
GARDENS HOTEL, DEC.1….Jimmy Olson is at the piano from 5 to 7 pm!
PIER HOUSE BEACH BAR, DEC.1……Brian Roberts from noon to 3 pm.
SUNSET TIKI BAR AT THE GALLEON, DEC.1….. Tony Baltimore from 2:30-5:30 pm.
SUNSET PIER ON DEC.1….The Happy Dog performs every Tues. at the Ocean Key House on the pier.
TAVERN N TOWN, DEC.1,8,15,22,29….Carmen Rodriguez & Michael Thomas entertain from 5- 9 pm.
SMOKIN TUNA..DEC.1,2,3… Dustin Brown at 5 pm ……9pm, Caffeine Carl & the Buzz.
HAPPY DEC.2 BIRTHDAY TO ….ANGELA MCCHESNY …CAMERON ZBIKOWSKI … FIZZ RETTEW …FRANK PIKU …CHUCK ARMBRUSTER …SAMMIE MAY… Please remember GREGG McGRADY and JOSEPH STETTNER.
LOVE TO YOU, AND REMEMBER… Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light.
Lynda
PS…..AND HERE’S MORE INFORMATION:
IMPROMPTU CLASSICAL CONCERTS INVITES YOU TO BECOME A MEMBER…. There are various levels of membership and each level has its own special perks. Subscribe now by going to www.classicalconcertstskw.org. The season begins in January!
STAR OF THE SEA OUTREACH MISSION NEEDS VOLUNTEERS….To help with the food pantry on Stock Island….This mission serves hundreds of the community’s needy operating Mon-Fri. Call Donna at 305-407-5967 for info.
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS EXHIBIT:…..Admission is FREE….Self-guided tours are available to locals and visitors at the Tennessee Williams Exhibit located at 513 Truman just off Duval. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm…Mon.-Sat. Many new items are on display, including memorabilia collected while the Exhibit was on loan to the Museo Nacional De Bellas Artes in Havana, Cuba…..Also on display is Williams’ 1932 Univ. of Mo. Yearbook, Savitar, in which one of his early poems is given a full page. Videos provide info about the life & work of the iconic author who made KW home for 34 years. For more info or to request a guided tour, go to twkw.org, phone DENNIS Beaver at 305-842-1666 or email exhibit@twkw.org.
HUGH’S VIEW AT THE STUDIOS…..Over $300,000 has been raised for this project… but more is needed to make this dream a reality! Make donations to TSKW and indicate your donation is specifically for HUGH’S VIEW, and send to Jeffrey Ware at 1400 Olivia St., KW, 33040. This is a separate fundraiser from any others at The Studio. The plan is to create a lovely Rooftop Garden atop the new Studios Bldg on Eaton St…..it will provide a marvelous panoramic view of Key West…and since La Concha shut its doors to us, it will be most welcome indeed. For more info, contact Jeffrey at jcwkeywest@comcast.net. For those who are wondering who Hugh is…. He is the most adorable father of Jeffrey, who left his mark in Key West….who loved it here, and who passed away….from this earthly home but not from our hearts! Hoping to raise enough money so that by the end of 2015, Hugh’s View will be a Truism…. And that we can all gather together, lift our glasses from atop the Garden and toast HUGH’S VIEW!!!!!
5% DISCOUNT FOR YOU & THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE….Jennifer Badry, jewelry designer to the stars, is offering you a 5% discount plus %5 will go to benefit the Waterfront Playhouse….Just let her know. Mention that you read about this offer in my blog…go to ‘7 Artists Gallery’ at 122 Duval St. and these discounts are applied. Jen is arguably one of Key West most fabulous Jewelry Designers.
GRACE ON FRANCES STREET….This is a glorious new shop at 6oo Frances….a lush new addition to Key West’s upscale shopping scene…one of a kind items … spectacular jewelry….Japanese ceramics….cashmere from the Himilayas… the softest and finest you ever touched….Gorgeous items from India, Africa, the Orient, and Europe…Owner, Patricia Baldus relates….’A worldwide search to find the BEST of Everything’ graces GRACE!!!!’ It offers luxury to the nth degree….you will feel with all your senses. Please stop by…take your time and savor everything within…the lovely Kim Rettenwander is the manager…open daily, at the corner of Southard!
LA RUBIA KEY WEST….….Stephanie Hellstrom (THE Blonde!) is the owner of this new delightful shop at 510 Fleming St….next to Assortment….You can purchase hand woven Panama hats, handcrafted wearable accessories, and organic chocolates from Ecuador…. along with handbags, scarves, bamboo wraps, jewelry and more. What a pleasure it is to have some unique and interesting new shops in Key West!!! Congrats to Stephanie. Call 296-6059 for more details!!!
BACK BAR AT AQUA…Open daily from 5 to 11 pm….great place to hang!!! In the back of the nightclub at 711 Duval.
TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN ORG. SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…..This marvelous, award winning scholarship program mentoring group is looking for giving souls to help mentor 50 some qualified students from lower income families ….They cannot be admitted unless a volunteer steps forward. It takes less than an hour each week. Call Chuck Licis, program coordinator at 305-394-7974 or e-mail him at chuck.licis@keysschools.com.
CUSTOM HOUSE & LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUMS ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS…If you have a few hours to offer as a docent, archives asst., exhibit builder, or event volunteer, please offer your services!
SWING DANCE LESSONS EVERY WED….7 pm at Paradise Health & Fitness, 1706 N. Roosevelt….Instructors Lucy Carleton ….runs thru Dec. 11…call 296-6348.
GRIEF COUNSELING….Bereavement Meetings are available every Thursday at 7:15 pm at the Renewal Center at St. Mary’s. All needing bereavement support are invited….for more info call 305-294-1018. You are not alone.
*** SAGITTARIUS PERSONALITY….NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21 ***
One of the great things about a Sag is their irrepressible optimism. They are convinced that everything will always work out for the best. This attitude has helped them through many a storm. They keep a positive attitude and sense of humor…and when things get tough, they are able to find the silver light at the end of the tunnel. This is also one of the luckiest signs of the Zodiac. Sags are enthusiastic and always keen to take the initiative and make things happen. They don’t like to sit around and watch the grass grow…they like to have new and exciting projects that keep them on the go. Otherwise they get fed up and depressed. They need something to aim for. Goals are very important to Sags, preferring challenges to walkovers. Once they achieve their goal, they are on their way to the next target!
Life is always lively with a Sag around…they enjoy discussing ideas with friends and loved ones. They are intellectual and enjoy stretching their minds….their homes are full of books, and have a tremendous respect for knowledge. They pride themselves on their honesty, hate hypocrites and yes men. Sags are also known to exaggerate a bit…and sometimes they are more blunt and direct than you would want.
One of the most popular signs, people can’t help but flock around the Sagittarian. They radiate a friendly force-field, are terrific company and laughter never seems to be far away. They have a lot of friends! People appreciate their open and straightforward manner. Sags cannot stand to be tied down or hemmed in by a partner. They need to be able to lead their own life and not feel that someone is always peering over their shoulder trying to police their every move. The Sag will let their partner know if this is annoying them. If you love a Sag, they need their space. Sags enjoy sex, but the most important need in a partner is one who will be a friend as well as a lover. That friendship is something sorely needed long after the passion fades. Anything else is not good enough. The best signs for a Sagittarian are Gemini, Leo, and also Libra, Aquarius and Aries.
In careers, Sags are very sociable and like to be surrounded by lively colleagues, and are popular in their workplace. They like jobs that keep them on the move…not stuck behind a desk. Sags are ideally suited to career in education, publishing, writing, broadcasting, philosophy, and travel. They love money and enjoy spending it. The most exciting thing to them about money, is what it can buy. They prefer casual clothes to dressing up and are not impressed by designer labels. They have a weak spot for cars…especially those that are sleek and distinctive and that cost a fortune.
WE LOVE OUR SAGITTARIAN FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS!!!!
HAPPY SAGITTARIAN BIRTHDAY TO…..
11/23…Robbie Frechette…Debra Yates…Fred Greenberg…Robin Cozine…Donna Cesen…Tina Ekel … Chris Kennedy….
11/24…Brandon Beach…Rock Solomon…Linda Alberty…
11/25…Christopher Elwell…Jim Shepherd…Amber McDonald- Good…Margaret Villoch….Daniel Garcia….Dan DiFilippo
11/26…Harvey Server…Jon Allen
11/27…Kevin Gallagher…Carolyn Cooper…Alan Bobin…
11/28…Christine Cordone…Bernie Sledz…Jane Day Stuart
11/29…Audrey Samz…Mary Spear…Queen Kathleen Greer…Terry Gaberdiel…
11/30….Helen Walker…Jean Dostal
12/1…Donavan Pavlicek…..Please remember the wonderful Richard Stephens…
12/2…Fizz Rettew……Frank Piku…Cameron Zbikowski……Angela McChesny…Chuck Armbruster …Sammie May…Please remember Gregg McGrady and Joseph Stettner.
12/3…Vera Vasek…Linda Sparks…
12/4…Erika Biddle…Louise Sledz…Kurt Shwaery…Patti Williams
12/5…Mary Ellen Beattie…Charlotte Ryan….Please remember Victoria Sabol.
12/6…Chris Thomas…Adrian Armstrong
12/7…Richard Dennison…Louis Scaramuzzi…Rebecca Green…Gerry Sajitowski…Rosemarie Zawacki… Jan Cernan…Al Filippone …Please remember Merle Hohman and John Pett.
12/8…Sam Trophia…Andrew Forrow…Evelyn Maldonado…Alan Henig…Ron DeAnna…Brad Manley
12/9…Buddy Dyess…Lloyd Bryant…Dick Moody…Angela Meanix
12/10…Reef Perkins…Matt Babich…Robin Tomita…Redza Ibrahim Dempster……Diane Flenard …Robin Knauth …Randy Misener …Nancy Ulrich
12/11…Betty Darst…Mary Schilling…Marsha Stevens
12/12….Please take time to remember my beloved brother, Fred…..also, Francy Zakczewski.
12/13…John Eicher…Rex Welton…Joyce Heels…Jamey Bowen…Norma Gaspari
12/14…Joe Dallas…Monica Slowiak…Susie Applin …
12/15…LiLianne Brouillard
12/16…Rita Linder
12/17…George Fernandez…Jim Hendrick…Kristina Welburn…Mary Peranteau…Katie Warner
12/18…George Tillman…Joy Hawkins…Randy Roberts…Dan Carten
12/19…Barbara Herzog…Billy Hollowell
12/20…Ralph DePalma…Kristen Livengood….Sebastian Vishton….Ronnie Carruthers …Please remember Katherine Raney.
12/21…Ed Heid…Judy Farrell…Sarah Kahn…Roy Bishop…Please remember Leslie Leonelli and Pauline Palub.
HAPPY SAGITTARIAN ANNIVERSARY TO…
11/25….Ken & JoAnne Lasky
11/26….Billy Cartledge & Jim Hall
11/27….Joan O’Dowd & John Wist….Jack & Rita Eaton
11/29…George Tillman & Lloyd Bryant…
11/30….Karen & Bill Ryan
12/4…Sharon & Chris Santry…Eric Cole & Joe McMurray
12/5…Charlotte Ryan….Please remember Victoria Sabol.
12/6…Harry & Tina Deal….Robin & Peter Knauth
12/7…Cory Held & Paul Gildea
12/10….Deborah & Sid Goldman
12/13….Bob Archer & Mark Pence….
12/14….Claire Carroll & Steve Gurmin…….Barbara Weikel & Ralph DePalma
11/19…Caroline & Riichard Forbis…Barbara & Evan Corns
11/20…Lola & Jim Corrigan
11/21…Jim & Donna Hendrick
If you are one of those Sagittarians and are not on the list and want to be, please send me your month & day to kwlynda@bellsouth.net and I will add you on. If you are on the list, please let me know if any of the description pertains to you in any way. During this month of Christmas and the Holidays…please enjoy every minute. Sending love an best wishes to you.
Lynda
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